Mary Berry says Great British Bake Off will be ‘successful’ with Paul Hollywood on Channel 4

Mary Berry has broken her silence since quitting The Great British Bake Off, saying the show will be ‘successful’ on Channel 4.

Berry, 81, fronted the BBC show with Paul Hollywood for six years but quit her judging role when Love Productions – the company behind the popular baking show – accepted a mega money deal to move to a rival broadcaster.

Berry said she left over a “loyalty” to the BBC just days after hosts Mel Giedroyc and Sue Perkins quit – but Hollywood opted to make the move to Channel 4.

Speaking at the National Reality TV Awards, Berry told The Sun: “It’s going to be different but I’m sure Paul will carry it on successfully.”

The Great British Bake Off: who could replace Mel and Sue?

The Great British Bake Off: who could replace Mel and Sue?

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Stepping down

Mel and Sue will be leaving the Bake Off after the current series - so who could take over?

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Nadiya Hussain

Last year's Bake Off winner became a national treasure, and has since proved to be a great TV presence on the Chronicles of Nadiya and Loose Women

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Phil Spencer and Kirstie Allsopp

Is there a more quintessentially Channel 4 duo than Phil and Kirstie? The latter's love of home crafting would stand her in good stead

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Robert Webb and David Mitchell

The Peep Show duo could bring a similar understated charm and wit as Mel and Sue

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Nigella Lawson

While the Bake Off has always been more cosy than sultry, Nigella would be sure to spice things up a bit

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Dave Lamb

You might not know his face - but you definitely know his voice, as the man who elevated Come Dine With Me to must-watch TV with his hilarious voiceovers

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Richard Ayoade

Despite his success as a director with Submarine and The Double, Richard Ayoade still presents Travel Man for Channel 4 - his superbly dry humour would add a new flavour to the Bake Off

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The Fabulous Baker Brothers

Channel 4's resident baking experts, aka Tom Herbert and Henry Herbert, are surely salivating at the prospect of the Bake Off changing channels

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Sandy and Sandra

Look no further than Gogglebox for tons of brilliant TV personalities - and this hilarious duo would be our pick of the bunch

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Anna Richardson

The TV presenter has previously proved she could make anything watchable - even Naked Attraction. Richardson would be perfect for Bake Off, except she's Sue Perkins' partner, so it might be a long shot

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Adam Buxton and Joe Cornish

Cult heroes Adam and Joe would bring a brilliant irreverence and joyous silliness to the Bake Off - though the former is busy with the podcast, and the latter has a successful career in the film industry